IEC TS 62271-210-2013 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC TS 62271-210-2013 — High‑voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal‑enclosed and solid‑insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV. This Technical Specification gives requirements, methods of qualification by test and by combined test and analysis, acceptance criteria and documentation requirements to demonstrate seismic adequacy of floor‑ or ground‑mounted enclosed switchgear assemblies intended for use under seismic conditions.

Abstract

IEC/TS 62271-210:2013 specifies seismic qualification classes and procedures for metal‑enclosed and solid‑insulation enclosed high‑voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (rated >1 kV to ≤52 kV). It covers normal and special service conditions under seismic loading, selection of qualification methods (test, analysis, or combined), criteria for acceptance of test results, and the content of qualification documentation. The Technical Specification was intended to be applied when seismic qualification is required by purchaser or regulations.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / Replaced (superseded by IEC 62271-207:2023).
• Publication date: 06 February 2013 (edition 1.0).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.130.10 (High voltage switchgear and controlgear).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2013).
• Number of pages: 58 pages (official IEC publication).

Scope

IEC/TS 62271-210:2013 applies to floor‑ or ground‑mounted metal‑enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies that comply with IEC 62271‑200 (metal‑enclosed) and IEC 62271‑201 (solid‑insulation enclosed), for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV, when seismic qualification is required. The document defines seismic severity levels, test sample characterization, methods for seismic qualification (including full test and combined test/analysis approaches), acceptance criteria, and reporting/documentation requirements. The seismic qualification is explicitly intended to include auxiliary and control equipment mounted directly on the assemblies.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of seismic qualification classes and severity levels appropriate for switchgear assemblies.
• Requirements for normal and special service conditions under seismic action (installation, environment, and operational constraints).
• Procedures for qualification by test (selection of test specimen, instrumentation, excitation, acceptance criteria).
• Procedures for qualification by a combination of test and analysis (characterization of test sample for analytical models, correlation, and extrapolation).
• Evaluation and acceptance criteria for mechanical integrity, dielectric integrity and continued functional performance after seismic events.
• Documentation and reporting requirements for qualification results, including mandatory content for test and analysis reports and traceability of assumptions.
• Informative annexes on sample characterization, seismic adequacy criteria, and recommended dynamic analysis methods.

Typical use and users

This Technical Specification is typically used by: manufacturers of high‑voltage switchgear and controlgear (for product design and qualification), test laboratories performing seismic tests, utilities and network operators specifying seismic qualification in procurement, consulting and structural/seismic engineers involved in qualification and analysis, and regulatory/standards bodies adopting seismic requirements for electrical substations. It is applied when purchasers or local regulations require documented seismic qualification of assembled switchgear.

Related standards

IEC/TS 62271-210 is part of the IEC 62271 series and cross‑references several related documents, including IEC 62271-1 (common specifications), IEC 62271-200 (AC metal‑enclosed switchgear), IEC 62271-201 (AC solid‑insulation enclosed switchgear), and environmental testing standards in the IEC 60068 series. Informative alignment with IEEE 693 (seismic qualification for electrical equipment) is also referenced in practice. The Technical Specification was later consolidated into and superseded by IEC 62271-207:2023, which expands and harmonizes seismic qualification requirements for assemblies.

Keywords

seismic qualification; switchgear; controlgear; high‑voltage; metal‑enclosed; solid‑insulation enclosed; test and analysis; IEC 62271; seismic severity; qualification report.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC/TS 62271-210:2013 is a Technical Specification that provided guidance and requirements for seismic qualification of floor‑ or ground‑mounted metal‑enclosed and solid‑insulation enclosed high‑voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies rated above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers seismic severity classes, normal and special service conditions under seismic action, methods for qualification by test and by combined test/analysis, acceptance criteria for mechanical/dielectric/functional performance, and required documentation for qualification. Annexes provide guidance on sample characterization and dynamic analysis.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Switchgear manufacturers, test laboratories, utilities and transmission owners, seismic and structural consultants, and standards or regulatory bodies requiring seismic qualification in procurement or regulation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC/TS 62271-210:2013 has been withdrawn and replaced by IEC 62271-207:2023 (withdrawal effective 09 November 2023). Users should reference IEC 62271-207:2023 or their national adoption for the current seismic‑qualification rules.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 62271 family (high‑voltage switchgear and controlgear). It complements parts such as IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-200 and IEC 62271-201 and was a discipline‑specific Technical Specification within that series until its content was integrated into IEC 62271-207.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: seismic qualification; high‑voltage switchgear; controlgear; metal‑enclosed; solid‑insulation enclosed; seismic test; combined test and analysis; IEC 62271 series.